HC Deb 29 June 1972 vol 839 cc384-5W
32. Mr. Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the progress being made in the implementation of the Fire Precautions Act; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lane

The Order applying the Act to hotels and boarding-houses came into effect only on 1st June, and it is too soon to judge progress. My right hon. Friend is awaiting the advice of the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council on the classes of premises to which the Act should next be applied.